D0 You Know?75 percent of careers are derailed for reasons related to emotional competencies, including the inability to handle interpersonal problems; unsatisfactory team leadership during times of difficulty or conflict; or the inability to adapt to change or elicit trust. -Center for Creative Leadership

Russ Gasdia is certified by Multi-Health Systems, Inc (MHS® Assessments), a leading publisher of scientifically validated assessments for more than 30 years.​- EQ-i 2.0 and the EQ360 are Level B instruments that are well respected in the market and are leading-edge assessments. These assessment are both reliable and validated.- EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 can support our clients in a variety of ways including: leadership development, selection, executive coaching and much, much more.

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EQ-i 2.0®Emotional Quotient-Inventory 2.0®

The Emotional Quotient Inventory 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0) measures an individual’s emotional intelligence. Science and professional feedback from the EQ-i® strengthened the direction of this second generation assessment.Key Features:

Generate a total EI score with five composite scores measuring distinct aspects of emotional and social functioning

Gain a deeper understanding of how the results affect a participant’s workplace performance (conflict resolution, change management, teamwork, decision making and more) with strategies customized based on individual results

Make instant connections between subscales and help participants leverage EI strengths and improve EI weaknesses

Use the Well-Being Indicator to measure your client’s level of happiness; resulting in additional developmental opportunities

Target solutions at every level with a multi-level approach to developing EI

Reports are designed with clear instructions, interpretation guidelines and results-driven content setting you up for success

EQ360® AssessmentA scientifically validated tool that gathers peer, subordinate, and supervisor input for a total view of an individual's EI.​

While the EQ-i 2.0® identifies the level of a client's emotional and social functioning based on his or her responses, the EQ 360 assessment provides a more in-depth analysis by having those who work with the client provide information as well.

When observer ratings are compared with the results of an EQ-i 2.0 self-report, a more complete 360 degree profile emerges.

The EQ 360 identifies key employee strengths that can be leveraged to the benefit of the organization, as well as impediments to high performance that could be improved.

This assessment is especially useful for leaders at all levels within an organization as it provides a 360 degree profile that can identify areas of strength, as well as areas for development, in regards to an individual's EI.

About Emotional Intelligence

As the EQ-i 2.0® measures emotional intelligence (EI), it’s important to consider what EI is, what it measures, and how is can impact people and the workplace.

Emotional intelligence is defined as:“a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way.”

Emotional intelligence (EI) as defined here and applied in the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0) reflects one’s overall well being and ability to succeed in life.

Why is EI important?While emotional intelligence isn’t the sole predictor of human performance and development potential, it is proven to be a key indicator in these areas. Emotional intelligence is also not a static factor — to the contrary, one’s emotional intelligence can change over time and can be developed in targeted areas.

Employee DevelopmentThe EQ-i 2.0 measures the interaction between a person and the environment he/she operates in. Assessing and evaluating an individual’s emotional intelligence can help establish the need for targeted development programs and measures. This, in turn, can lead to dramatic increases in the person’s performance, interaction with others, and leadership potential. The development potentials the EQ-i 2.0 identifies, along with the targeted strategies it provides, make it a highly effective employee development tool.

Recruitment & RetentionThe EQ-i 2.0 is versatile in workplace environments and can be used by employers — via HR and OD consultants, psychologists, or EQ-i 2.0 certified professionals — as a screening tool in hiring, leading to the selection of emotionally intelligent, emotionally healthy, and the most-likely successful employees. Supplemented by other sources of information, such as interviews, the EQ-i 2.0 can make the recruitment and selection process more reliable and efficient. A sound recruiting process leads to higher retention rates and reduced turnover which can result in significant cost savings, improved employee effectiveness and increased morale